Paul calls upon students to inculcate self-discipline

Tribune News Service

Dehradun, July 29

Governor KK Paul today called upon school students to cultivate a sense of responsibility and self-discipline in order to prepare themselves for challenges in life.

The Governor was addressing the sixth felicitation ceremony of meritorious students organised here by the Principals Progressive Schools Association (PPSA). He said students were now grown up and should get inspired by amazing success stories like that of Bill Gates, the American business magnate and entrepreneur whose fascination with computers began while he was still at school. He began working on a project while he was a student .

Paul congratulated the toppers and said as citizens, students must be aware that they had some duties enshrined in the Constitution. Among these is the duty to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, to defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so.

The Governor said acquiring professional skills was a must for students in this era of tough competition. “Our Prime Minister is also stressing on skill development in the country. Nation building today is not possible without a young and skilled population,” he said.

He said teachers should inculcate Indian values in students, linking them to their roots. They should also develop in their students a sense of inquisitiveness. This will boost their intellectual acumen as well as give rise creativity. “A reading habit needs to be inculcated in students. Reading good books gives good thoughts ,good thoughts give good words, good words lead to good actions, actions lead to habits, habits build character and character shapes destiny,” he said.

Paul added teachers in this era of information technology were mentors and facilitators who can help the students find their creativity and nurture it. He quoted Dr APJ Abdul Kalam who said in this context “Creativity is the key to success in the future, and primary education is where teachers can bring creativity in children at that level”.